The Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine announces admission to the Science–Policy Integration Program, a unique opportunity for Ukrainian researchers to participate in the policymaking processes.

The program’s goal is to promote evidence-informed decision-making during the country’s recovery and development.

Application deadline: August 25, 2025, 23:59 (Kyiv time)

Description

Scientific expertise remains essential to shaping Ukraine’s resilience, recovery, and future, especially as the Russian full-scale war has deepened long-standing challenges and created new, urgent ones. However, even though Ukrainian researchers continue their work under extraordinary pressure, often with limited institutional support, they have few structured opportunities to engage in the public decision-making processes where their expertise is most needed.

The Science-Policy Researcher Training Program is part of the Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine’s broader Science-Policy Integration Program, which aims to build durable links between science and policymaking in Ukraine. This program is designed for researchers who want to contribute their expertise to public challenges — offering structured training, connection with peers and mentors, and a path toward long-term engagement.

Participants will:

• Explore how research can inform real-world decisions
• Learn practical tools for policy engagement
• Build connections with science-policy professionals in Ukraine and internationally

Program Structure

The training will take place over 2.5 months and includes:

• Online orientation to introduce participants and core concepts
• 2-day in-person module in mid-September 2025 (tentatively in Lviv)
• Weekly online sessions (~1.5 hours/week)
• 2-day in-person module in mid-November 2025 (tentatively in Lviv)

All travel and lodging expenses for the in-person modules will be covered. To successfully complete the program, participants are expected to attend both in-person modules, participate in at least 80% of online sessions, and complete several brief written assignments and presentations.

In addition to lectures and self-paced learning, participants will learn from experienced practitioners and organizations engaged in science-policy work in Ukraine and abroad.

Fellowship Opportunity

At the end of the training, a select group of participants will be invited to join a 12-month, part-time paid fellowship — the second component of the program — working with Ukrainian policymakers. This offers a unique opportunity to apply research expertise directly to real policy challenges within government and public institutions.

Details and terms for participation: https://surl.lu/vjorua